The Club of Florence

On the 15th September 2023, in the stunning location of Villa Bardini, Florence, took place our second Gala Reception. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the incredible guests, members, friends who made our recent gathering an unforgettable success! ?? Particularly Mayor Dario Nardella and President Luigi Salvadori, President Christian Moore (Monaco Ambassador club) for gracing the event with their presence Municipality of Florence (Comune di Firenze) Fondazione CR Firenze Your unwavering support, enthusiasm, and commitment to our cause truly shone that night. The Club of Florence, Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) and Florence's City Administration look forward to welcoming all of you again in Florence for our #renewedhumanismaward to Mark Carney on 20 March, 2024! ? Claudio Pedretti Marco Di Girolamo Demetrio Innocenti Jennifer Morgan Manuel Pulgar-Vidal Ryan Phillips-Page David S. McCauley Federica Dell'Orto Georgie Dickins Stephan Kriesel Alice Colombini Joe Ingram Juan Chang Rym Ayadi Dario Traverso Greg Kushnir Vidmantas Janulevi?ius Dalia KREIVIENE Edgar Morin The Club of Rome Paulius Kuncinas Jan I. Ralph Chami Heather Buchanan Bankers for NetZero #ClimateAction #ClimateFinance #COP28 #ClimateChange #Florence

???? **Join us at COP29 Azerbaijan!** ???? Next Monday, November 18th, at 20:30, The Club of Florence and Kashalata Cafe are hosting a special evening in Baku to celebrate inclusivity as a key to sustainability. ?? Featuring a piano performance and inspiring stories, including Alisahib’s journey as the first autistic graduate from the Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Fine Arts. ?? Location: 57 Uzeyir Hajibeyov, Baku 1005, Azerbaijan Don’t forget to **book your seat**! Let’s come together for a more inclusive and sustainable world. ???? #COP29 #Inclusivity #Sustainability Kashalata Cafe Natavan Mammadova Nigar Arpadarai

?? An Evening for Inclusivity and Impact at COP29 Azerbaijan!???? Date & Time: November 18th, 20:30 Location: 57 Uzeyir Hajibeyov, Baku 1005, Azerbaijan The Club of Florence and Kashalata Cafe invite you to an impactful evening at COP29 Azerbaijan, celebrating inclusivity as essential to sustainability and climate action in Baku. ?? Inclusivity is sustainability True sustainability values and empowers everyone. Kashalata Cafe Café embodies this, offering jobs and support for differently-abled individuals. ? Event Highlights: ?? Piano Performance by a talented Kashalata Cafe team member, adding an artistic note to our celebration of inclusivity. Alisahib, The first autistic person in hashtag #Azerbaijan to graduate from the Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Fine Arts, Alisahib will share his story. His journey highlights the impact of inclusive opportunities, inspiring us to create pathways for people of diverse abilities. ?? Stories of Impact?Learn about Kashalata Café’s transformative journey, its impact on the community, and the initiatives of the Club of Florence, dedicated to advancing Renewed Humanism. ???Special Remarks?from: Natavan Mammadova: Co-Founder of Kashalata Cafe Café, member of the COP29 Azerbaijan organizing committee, and representative of the Azerbaijan National Confederation of Employers and Entrepreneurs Organizations Manuel Pulgar-Vidal: COP20 President, WWF Climate and Energy Lead, and Honorary President of the Club of Florence REZA Photographer: Celebrated humanist photographer, known for impactful work that champions inclusivity and human dignity Claudio Pedretti: President of the Club of Florence About Kashalata Cafe ?? Kashalata Café is more than a café; it’s a mission for inclusion and empowerment. Every detail, from décor to service, reflects a commitment to build a supportive community where differently-abled individuals can thrive. Kashalata Café has become a model for impactful social action and inclusive practices in hashtag #Azerbaijan. About The Club of Florence ?? The Club of Florence promotes Renewed Humanism, fostering global dialogue on sustainability and inclusivity. By uniting diverse voices, it addresses pressing challenges where climate action and inclusivity intersect, aiming to make a positive difference through collaboration and compassion. www.clubflorence.org ?? Join Us! We warmly invite all COP29 Azerbaijan attendees to this special evening. A minimum €30 (50 Manat) donation to support Kashalata Café and its initiatives is welcome. For booking or more information, please contact: ?? Email: [email protected] ?? Phone: +994 55 802 07 12 (Farid Suleymanov) hashtag #COP29 hashtag #Inclusivity hashtag #Sustainability hashtag #ClimateAction hashtag #BakuEvents hashtag #KashalataCafe hashtag #RenewedHumanism hashtag #Azerbaijan hashtag #CommunitySupport hashtag #DifferentlyAbled Nigar Arpadarai Acumen Jacqueline Novogratz David McCauley

?? An Evening for Inclusivity and Impact at COP29!???? Date & Time: November 18th, 20:30? Location: Uzeyir Hajibeyov, Baku 1005, Azerbaijan next door from the Aston Martin showroom Google maps link: https://lnkd.in/dBBgbzaM The Club of Florence and Kashalata Cafe invite you to an impactful evening at COP29 Azerbaijan, celebrating inclusivity as essential to sustainability and climate action in Baku. ?? Inclusivity is sustainability True sustainability values and empowers everyone. Kashalata Café embodies this, offering jobs and support for differently-abled individuals. ? Event Highlights: ?? Piano Performance by a talented Kashalata Cafe team member, adding an artistic note to our celebration of inclusivity. Alisahib, The first autistic person in #Azerbaijan to graduate from the Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Fine Arts, Alisahib will share his story. His journey highlights the impact of inclusive opportunities, inspiring us to create pathways for people of diverse abilities. ?? Stories of Impact ?Learn about Kashalata Café’s transformative journey, its impact on the community, and the initiatives of the Club of Florence, dedicated to advancing Renewed Humanism. ?? ?Special Remarks ?from: Natavan Mammadova: Co-Founder of Kashalata Cafe Café, member of the COP29 Azerbaijan organizing committee, and representative of the Azerbaijan National Confederation of Employers and Entrepreneurs Organizations ? Manuel Pulgar-Vidal: COP20 President, WWF Climate and Energy Lead, and Honorary President of the Club of Florence ? REZA Photographer: Celebrated humanist photographer, known for impactful work that champions inclusivity and human dignity ? Claudio Pedretti: President of the Club of Florence About Kashalata Cafe ?? Kashalata Café is more than a café; it’s a mission for inclusion and empowerment. Every detail, from décor to service, reflects a commitment to build a supportive community where differently-abled individuals can thrive. About The Club of Florence ?? The Club of Florence promotes Renewed Humanism, fostering global dialogue on sustainability and inclusivity. By uniting diverse voices, it addresses pressing challenges where climate action and inclusivity intersect, aiming to make a positive difference through collaboration and compassion. www.clubflorence.org ?? Join Us! We warmly invite all COP29 Azerbaijan attendees to this special evening. A minimum €30 (50 Manat) donation to support Kashalata Café and its initiatives is welcome. Let’s celebrate inclusivity, make a difference, and make COP29 Azerbaijan a beacon of sustainable change! For booking or more information, please contact:? ?? Email: [email protected]? ?? Phone: +994 55 802 07 12 (Farid Suleymanov) #COP29 #Inclusivity #Sustainability #ClimateAction #BakuEvents #KashalataCafe #RenewedHumanism #Azerbaijan #CommunitySupport #DifferentlyAbled Nigar Arpadarai Acumen Jacqueline Novogratz David McCauley

As The Club of Florence, we are delighted to support @Ozi on her extended journey through Italy and her feature at the beautiful film festival, following her mascot role at TEDxOltrarno. Initiatives like this are exactly what we need to expand climate change awareness and create a foundation for meaningful climate action to take place in the policy space. A heartfelt thank you to Notorious Pictures Spa for organizing this, to Adam Stanhope and CGI Films for their drive and commitment towards climate action, and a special mention to Michelle Desilets from The Orangutan Land Trust for her unwavering dedication. ???? #OziInItaly #ClimateAction #FilmFestival #TheClubOfFlorence #TEDxOltrarno #NotoriousPictures #CGIFilms #OrangutanLandTrust

?? Exciting Announcement ?? I'm honored to share that on behalf of The Club of Florence I will be speaking at the inaugural Baku Climate Action Week (BCAW 2024), hosted by the COP29 Presidency. A heartfelt thank you to Nigar Arpadarai UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP29 Azerbaijan for the kind invitation! Taking place from 30th September to 4th October 2024, BCAW promises to be a pivotal event as we build momentum toward COP29 Azerbaijan in Baku this November. Together with global and local leaders, we'll focus on innovation, partnership, and action to address the urgent climate challenges Azerbaijan faces while fostering a green transition. I look forward to contributing to this inspiring platform and advancing the Roadmap to Mission 1.5°C. https://lnkd.in/ds2TWxiv #BCAW2024 #ClimateAction #COP29 #RenewedHumanism #Sustainability

???? Meet our mascotte OZI, the Friend of the Forest and a True Climate Activist! ???? We’re thrilled to introduce OZI, our beloved mascot and the star of an exciting new animation film produced by none other than @Leonardo DiCaprio, Mike Medavoy, and our friend Adam Stanhope of @CGI Films. OZI isn’t just a character; he’s a symbol of hope, courage, and the fight to save our forests and protect our planet. ?? Join us at TEDxOltrarno, where we’ll have the incredible Adam Stanhope on stage to share OZI’s inspiring journey and the powerful message behind the film. This isn’t just entertainment, OZI’s mission is to inspire and empower young generations to take action for a sustainable future. ??? Don’t miss out! Book your last available seats now and be part of this transformative experience. www.tedxoltrarno.com ?? #TEDxOltrarno?#OZITheForestHero?#ClimateAction?#YouthForChange?#SaveThePlanet?#LeonardoDiCaprio?#CGIFilms?#MarkMedavoy?#AdamStanhope?#Sustainability?#EcoWarrior

Join us on August 31st in Florence!

?? Honoring and celebrating Edgar Morin on His 103rd Birthday! ?? ? Announcing the 2025 Renewed Humanism Award Recipient ? Today, we are thrilled to wish a very happy 103rd?birthday to the remarkable Edgar Morin, a philosopher whose wisdom and insights?continue to inspire and guide?the The Club of Florence and?humanity?at large. ? On this wonderful occasion, we are honored to announce that Edgar Morin has?been chosen for?the?2025 Renewed Humanism (RH) Award. This prestigious award, received in 2024 by Mark Carney for his?contribution?to climate finance, recognizes individuals whose work embodies the principles of?Renewed Humanism?in a profound and transformative way. ? Edgar Morin's?enlightened thought?has deeply shaped the vision?of The Club of Florence. Edgar Morin?Morin’s words in his acceptance?statement?perfectly?capture?our mission: ? "I am very honored and moved to receive?the?Renewed Humanism?Award from?the prestigious Club of Florence. Classical humanism was limited to?the?respect for?others, regardless of their?social?conditions?or origins. Regenerated humanism recognizes both the unity and diversity of the human species. Regenerated humanism is based on the common biological origin of all humans and the shared destiny of individuals, communities,??and nations?bound?together in this epoch of?globalization. Regenerated humanism includes awareness of the immense perils that the human species faces?in?our current?century. Regenerated humanism calls for benevolence towards others,?hatred of?hate, and commitment to Eros,?love, fraternity, solidarity,?and unity?against the destructive, Polemos, the demon of war. I share?and support?the ideas and?mission of The Club of Florence.?In the city of the Renaissance that?gave birth to our?modern era, the?Club?proposes?new?enlightened thinking and action to usher?in transformative changes for our common future. ??????????????????? With my deepest gratitude?and appreciation. Edgar Morin?“ ? Join us in Florence, Italy, on May 5-6, 2025, for the?2025 Renewed Humanism (RH) Award?and summit as we celebrate Edgar Morin's enduring legacy and explore the future of humanism together. ? About the Club of Florence ? The Club of Florence is dedicated to the principles of "Renewed Humanism," as described by the French philosopher Edgar Morin. Under this overarching theme, the Club focuses on advancing insights and opportunities that contribute to developing a sustainable future for humankind. The Club is actively engaged at the intersection of Capital, Policy, and Nature. ? The Club curates an ecosystem of leaders, investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs, scientists, inventors, academics, artists, and thinkers to help shape a sustainable future through open conversation, dialogue, and debate. https://lnkd.in/eyQdUcP9 #EdgarMorin #RenewedHumanism #ClubOfFlorence Mark Carney Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) Manuel Pulgar-Vidal

???? Exciting Announcement from the Club of Florence! ???? We are thrilled to share that the Club of Florence is actively participating in an enlightening event centered around sustainability and the preservation of our precious blue carbon ecosystems. We cordially invite all our esteemed friends and supporters to join us for the screening of the captivating documentary "Carbonio Blu, Europa e Sostenibilità", followed by an engaging debate. ?? Date: May 24, 2024 ?? Time: 20:00 ?? Location: CINEMA LA COMPAGNIA | Via Camillo Cavour, n. 50/R, 50121 Firenze This event is organized in collaboration with our friends at The WE Project as part of their inspiring campaign. The documentary screening will be accompanied by a thought-provoking discussion, featuring esteemed speakers: ??? Introduce and moderate: Annalisa Piras ?? Speakers: - Laurence Tubiana - Bill Emmott - Kalypso Nicolaidis This promises to be an insightful gathering where we delve into the crucial topic of blue carbon, its significance for Europe, and its implications for sustainability. Let's come together to learn, discuss, and inspire positive action for a more sustainable future! See you there! #Sustainability #BlueCarbon #EnvironmentalAwareness #FlorenceEvents #ClubofFlorence #CommunityEngagement John Hooper Demetrio Innocenti Claudio Pedretti Marco Di Girolamo